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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Duck Stuff: Morning Mud

Today's practice, the first for the Ducks after a five-day holiday break, resembled a typical Thursday format, though at a bit of a quicker tempo. "It was fun," said center Hroniss Grasu, who continues to try and work his way back onto the field after a three-game absence. "I love being with the guys. We had a good break at home with our families, but getting back with these guys is a lot of fun. I like where we're heading."

■ Dale Newton is glad the injured Ducks got a little extra time to heal up before the Rose Bowl.

Hroniss Grasu, Jake Fisher, Hamani Stevens, Tyrell Crosby and Cameron Hunt will be the healthiest they've been in four months for the Rose Bowl, intact for the first time since UCLA. Grasu is practicing again after missing three games, and if he’s full-go, it gives the Ducks the cohesiveness and experience they need for a big game.